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Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) officials
New Zealand
June 16, 2026
Verified: June 17, 2026
"Immigration Minister Erica Stanford revealed that MBIE officials misled ministers for years regarding a biometric project. The project was terminated with over $30 million in losses. Foreign Minister Winston Peters called for the dismissal and imprisonment of the responsible officials. The Public Service Commission is launching an investigation into the conduct of the officials."